1. It’s Based On A Video Game

See More

BY POPGEEK

Star
Star
Star
Star
Star

The Last Of Us is a tight adaptation, determinedly true to the video game of the same name.

2. The Fungus Is Real…Kind Of

See More

BY POPGEEK

Star
Star
Star
Star
Star

the actual fungus – cordyceps – is quite real. It can in fact hijack the minds of ants.  

3. The Whole Idea Stemmed From ‘Planet Earth’

See More

BY POPGEEK

Star
Star
Star
Star
Star

Further emphasizing that cordyceps is real is the fact that it first gained public attention via the Planet Earth documentary series 

4. The Show Borrows The Game’s Music

See More

BY POPGEEK

Star
Star
Star
Star
Star

Fans of the video game have long admired the original music that was composed for it by Gustavo Santaolalla 

6. Ellie’s Switchblade Is Probably Important

See More

BY POPGEEK

Star
Star
Star
Star
Star

There’s a little bit of a Chekhov’s switchblade situation in early episodes of The Last Of Us

7. The Stars Are ‘Game Of Thrones’ Veterans

See More

BY POPGEEK

Star
Star
Star
Star
Star

There are plenty of recognizable faces in The Last Of Us and this fact about the show is a pretty obvious one.  

8. She, Too, Is An HBO Veteran

See More

BY POPGEEK

Star
Star
Star
Star
Star

Given the Game Of Thrones connections, it’s clear that HBO is seeking to keep some actors in the family with its show casting 

9. The Cast Were Told Not To Play The Games

See More

BY POPGEEK

Star
Star
Star
Star
Star

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey were instructed not to play the video games from the series. 

10. Pedro Pascal Tried Anyway…And Failed

See More

BY POPGEEK

Star
Star
Star
Star
Star

Pascal has admitted that he ignored directions to avoid the game.

BY POPGEEK

Star
Star
Star
Star
Star

Visit our website